Lecturer II / Assistant Lecturer in Communication

Job Description

COLLEGE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Established in 2000, the College of International Education (CIE) is a self-funded unit of the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), offering full-time Associate Degree (AD), Higher Diploma (HD) and Undergraduate (UG) Honours Degree Programmes at the Shek Mun (Shatin) campus. It is a major education providing unit of the School of Continuing Education (SCE), one of the Faculties / Schools of HKBU. CIE currently enrolls over 3,500 students and is committed to the University s mission of providing quality whole-person higher education with a Christian heritage. English is used as the medium of instruction at the College. Applications are now invited for the following position :

Lecturer II / Assistant Lecturer in Communication (25260319)

The College invites applications for the position of Lecturer II / Assistant Lecturer in Communication. This position involves integrating update knowledge and practices of AI in media communication into the curriculum. Candidates should possess relevant knowledge and / or experience in the following fields :

• AI and Digital Communication
• Communication Research Method
• Communication Theory
• Data Analysis and Visualisation
• Health Communication
• Media and Consumerism
• Media and Globalisation
• Media and Public Opinion

The appointee is required to perform teaching duties in related disciplines; provide academic guidance to students; organise and coordinate experiential learning activities for students; and assist in the ongoing review and design of courses and programmes.

Applicants should have a post-graduate degree, preferably a doctorate in related disciplines and relevant teaching experience. A strong research track record, proficiency in AI tools in media and communication, or a strong link with industries and professional bodies are highly advantageous. Applicants must show dedication and strong commitment in teaching and education within and beyond the classroom. They must also be a good team player with excellent communication skills. Candidates with less experience will be considered for the post of Assistant Lecturer.

Reference salary range :

Lecturer II                 :  HK$38,000 - HK$53,000

Assistant Lecturer   :  HK$30,000 - HK$39,000

The appointee will work at the Shek Mun (Shatin) campus.

The initial appointment will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending in August 2027.  Re-appointment thereafter will be subject to mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Procedure :

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System and send in their most recent teaching evaluation results. Those who are not invited for interview 4 months after the submission of application may consider their applications unsuccessful. All application materials including publication samples, scholarly / creative works will be disposed of after completion of the recruitment exercise. Details of the University's Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at  https : / / hro.hkbu.edu.hk / en / worklife-at-hkbu / employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy .

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.